Lisa M. Keller

RALEIGH - Lisa Marie Keller, 87, of Raleigh and formerly of Hickory, passed away Jan. 6, 2009, in Berlin, Germany. Born April 12, 1921, in Auerbach, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Hermann and Maria Tierfelder Rehropp. A member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, she served on committees, the church choir and groups. She retired from nursing at Glenn R. Frye Hospital after 23 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Werner Oswin Keller; a son, Gottfried Werner Keller; and two brothers, Walther and Rudolph Rehropp. Survivors include three sons, Dr. Roland Rudolph Keller of Berlin, Germany, the Rev. Lutz Gottfried Keller of Conover and Armin Ralf Keller of Pittsboro; two daughters, Christine Lisa Keller McKeel of Willow Park, Texas, and Helga Maria Keller Fasciano of Raleigh; 12 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two nephews. The memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Richard Fritz Jr. at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at her church. The family will be at the church after the service. Memorials may be made to St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 629 Eighth St., NE, Hickory, N.C. 28601.